2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 4 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 456M | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 456M | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |
