2005 Renault Clio vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 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 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
