2008 Renault Twingo vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Renault Twingo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Twingo weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Twingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Twingo | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Twingo | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |