2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Renault Clio. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2001 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Pilot | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
