1993 Mercury Capri vs. 1993 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1993 Mercury Capri and 1993 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Capri weights approximately 271 kg more than 1993 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Mercury Capri (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Capri | 1993 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Capri | Twingo |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |