1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1997 Honda Prelude and 1997 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1997 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 566 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1997 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Prelude | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
