2009 Hyundai Atos vs. 2009 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Atos 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 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Twingo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Twingo weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 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 Renault Twingo (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Atos | 2009 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Atos | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
