2004 Renault Clio vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 289 kg more than 2004 Renault Clio.
Because 2004 Renault Clio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Renault Clio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna. 2000 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Clio | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
