2008 Renault Twingo vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Renault Twingo and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 98 kg more 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 Renault Twingo (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Twingo | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Twingo | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |