2007 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Honda NSX and 2007 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | NSX | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
