2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 5 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 435 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (191 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2003 Renault Clio | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Altima | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |