2011 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 945 kg more than 2011 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo. 2011 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A8 | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
