1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1996 Renault Megane were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane. 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Renault Megane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Spider | Megane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |