2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2012 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2012 Nissan GT-R and 2012 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 2012 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 682 kg more than 2012 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Twingo. 2012 Nissan GT-R has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Nissan GT-R | 2012 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | GT-R | Twingo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 607 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |