1999 Renault Twingo vs. 1996 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1999 Renault Twingo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Twingo would be higher. Both 1999 Renault Twingo and 1996 Renault Twingo are equipped with a 1,149 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Twingo (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Twingo weights approximately 4 kg more than 1996 Renault Twingo.
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, 1996 Renault Twingo (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Twingo | 1996 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Twingo | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
