2007 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Clio would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 387 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Clio | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
