2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Clio would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Armada | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
