2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 28 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
