2005 Renault Clio vs. 2001 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Rover 45.
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, 2001 Rover 45 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2001 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Clio | 45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
