2004 Renault Clio vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2004 Renault Clio and 2004 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 351 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Clio | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Clio | MR2 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |