2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Opel Astra (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
