2005 Honda Fit vs. 2004 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 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 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2004 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Fit | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
