1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Audi A4.
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 Renault Megane (201 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A4 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
