1990 Rover Metro vs. 2010 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2010 Renault Twingo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover Metro would be higher. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Twingo weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro.
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, 2010 Renault Twingo (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 2010 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Rover | Renault |
| Model | Metro | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
