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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A4 (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 100 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 Audi A4 (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A4 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
