1995 Renault Twingo vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Renault Twingo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 520 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 1980 Toyota Crown 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 1980 Toyota Crown. 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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Twingo | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Twingo | Crown |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |