2007 Renault Clio vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara

To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio.

Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1996 Suzuki Vitara (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.

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