2006 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio.
Because 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Clio | Brera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
