1996 Chrysler Sebring vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Chrysler Sebring 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Sebring (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 14 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 Chrysler Sebring (176 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (107 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Sebring | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Sebring | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
