2005 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Insight weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 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 Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 2000 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Insight | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
