2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio.
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, 2002 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2002 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Frontier | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
