2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Silverado | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 415 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |