1970 Nissan Fairlady vs. 2009 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2009 Renault Twingo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Nissan Fairlady 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 1970 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Fairlady | 2009 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Fairlady | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
