1950 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Renault Megane
To start off, 2000 Renault Megane is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Renault Megane. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2000 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | 40 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2630 mm |
