2006 Renault Clio vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Clio weights approximately 115 kg more than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Renault | Venturi |
| Model | Clio | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
