2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2011 Renault Twingo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 215 kg more than 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Twingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |