2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Renault Clio

To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.

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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ferrari 612 2008 Renault Clio
Make Ferrari Renault
Model 612 Clio
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5752 cc 2946 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 533 HP 0 HP
Torque 589 Nm 301 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89.1 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 82.6 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 61 L


 

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