2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (101 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Clio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |