2005 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 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 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 93 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Clio | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
