2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1261 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Toyota | Renault |
Model | Land Cruiser | Twingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 40 L |