2008 Renault Clio vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Clio | 1996 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Clio | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
