2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1993 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1993 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1993 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Twingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Twingo. 1993 Renault Twingo has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1993 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | Vanquish | Twingo |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |