1984 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1996 Renault Twingo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Twingo weights approximately 16 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Twingo. 1996 Renault Twingo has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1996 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Twingo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |