RS Twingo v Twingo Gordini

[benters]

the GF is looking at one of these and both look like a fun little car, however what are the differences, i cannot say i particularly like the stripes of the Gordini, and it looks like the wheels are different, but a few pointers on what is best would be useful. . .anyone ?
I am trying to point her towards a Lupo GTI but for the money she prefers the newer Twingo

[geeks]

Go with the 1.2 TCe its the better of the engines IMO, the 1.6 is heavy, thirsty and spoils the handling a bit.

Gordini gives you leather, different wheels, and a few other bits and bobs but can only be had in blue iirc. Stripes can be had on any of them Gordini or otherwise.

The wifes son is selling his GT, it's been a great car, relaible, engine is rev happy with the right amount of power, sensible size wheels (15's on the GT rather than the daft 17's on the 133) cheap to run as well. Shame to see it up for sale I really enjoy chucking it about when i get a go..

[benters]

Gotcha. . .will pass that on, appreaciate the feedback

[CarlT]

Twingo Renaultsport 133 is an awesome car to drive in either Gordini or std RS form. You cannot compare a 1.2 to the 1.6. The two are completely different and not comparable.

[BlackCup]

CarlT said:

Twingo Renaultsport 133 is an awesome car to drive in either Gordini or std RS form. You cannot compare a 1.2 to the 1.6. The two are completely different and not comparable.

^^^ this man would know he used to work for them!

[C2james]

the only difference between a normal twingo and a gordini is just paint and interior trim, bar that theres absolutely no difference.

[benters]

well the GF went for a 2012 dynamique in the end. . .she liked the colour !!! so despite my best efforts to go for the sportier versions she decided otherwise. That said, I have really taken a bit of shine to them and might just start hunting for one myself. . .like the ides of a panoramic roof, in liquid yellow but it appears these are Uber rare !