2004 Renault Clio vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 366 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Clio | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Renault | TVR |
| Model | Clio | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
