2005 Renault Twingo vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Renault Twingo and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 750 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 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Twingo. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Twingo | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Twingo | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1148 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |