2004 Renault Twingo vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Renault Twingo and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Twingo weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Twingo. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Twingo | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Twingo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
