2000 Renault Twingo vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2000 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Twingo | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Renault | Xedos |
| Model | Twingo | 9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
