2005 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2005 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Vivant and 2005 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Vivant (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Renault Twingo. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Vivant should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 388 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Vivant (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Vivant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Vivant | 2005 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Vivant | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 920 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
