1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1994 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1994 Renault Twingo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1994 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 705 kg more than 1994 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S 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 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Renault Twingo, 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Twingo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Twingo. 1994 Renault Twingo has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1994 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 300S | Twingo |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |