1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Marea 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Megane (114 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 214 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. 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 Renault Megane (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Marea | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
