1995 Honda NSX vs. 1995 Renault Twingo

To start off, both 1995 Honda NSX and 1995 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1995 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 555 kg more than 1995 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Honda NSX 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 1995 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Twingo.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda NSX 1995 Renault Twingo
Make Honda Renault
Model NSX Twingo
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2975 cc 1149 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 66 L


 

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