2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Renault Twingo

To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2005 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 620 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.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Twingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Twingo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2005 Renault Twingo
Make Porsche Renault
Model 911 Twingo
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1148 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 456 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 620 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 69 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.4 mm 76.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 315 km/hour 151 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.4 seconds 13.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 40 L


 

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