2010 Ferrari California vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2010 Ferrari California and 2010 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Clio weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Ferrari California.
Because 2010 Ferrari California is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ferrari California. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ferrari California | 2010 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | California | Clio |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4562 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1308 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |