2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo 159 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 159 | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
