2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (133 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 367 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 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 440 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Twingo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 440 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 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 | 1422 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |