2006 Renault Twingo vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Twingo.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Twingo | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Twingo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
