2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (192 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2005 Renault Clio | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 48 L |