2005 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Renault Clio and 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1691 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.

Because 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Renault Clio 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser
Make Renault Toyota
Model Clio Mega Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1460 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 73 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1165 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 2180 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 2290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 3400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 108 L


 

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