1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2009 Renault Twingo

To start off, 2009 Renault Twingo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo.

Because 1990 Jaguar Kensington 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 1990 Jaguar Kensington. 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 2009 Renault Twingo
Make Jaguar Renault
Model Kensington Twingo
Year Released 1990 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 1459 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 17.9:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 3610 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2370 mm


 

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