2007 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 5 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1114 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 848 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2012 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Renault | Maybach |
| Model | Clio | 57 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 110 L |
