1998 Opel Astra vs. 1998 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1998 Opel Astra and 1998 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Astra (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Opel Astra (188 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Twingo. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Astra | 1998 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 40 L |
