2008 Renault Twingo vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2008 Renault Twingo and 2008 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2008 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 Saturn Aura (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo. 2008 Saturn Aura has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Saturn Aura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Twingo | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Twingo | Aura |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
