2007 Renault Clio vs. 2001 Ford Laser
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2001 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Clio | Laser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
