2008 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 465 kg more than 1997 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Twingo. 1997 Renault Twingo has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1997 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Twingo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1147 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |