I love my S1 as well - and personally I don't give a toss how fast any other car is or isn't. I also don't see how you can compare a S1 to a Clio - they were designed 30 years apart ! The technology has moved on immeasurably in that time, so you cannot compare like for like. I would expect the Clio to handle batter and rev better etc, but so what ? How many French beantins will still be about in 25 years, still be desirable, have the following the RS marque in general has and actually still be worth something ?

Not many I would guess....