2006 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Vitz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Vitz would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Clio weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Vitz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
