2001 Nissan Pickup vs. 2010 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2010 Renault Twingo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Pickup | 2010 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pickup | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
