1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Aston Martin DB7 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 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 560 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.
Because 1996 Aston Martin DB7 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 1996 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | DB7 | Megane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |