1999 Renault Twingo vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1999 Renault Twingo and 1999 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Celica (145 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1999 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Celica weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Renault Twingo | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Twingo | Celica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |