2005 Renault Clio vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Rover 200.
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, 1996 Rover 200 (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Clio | 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
