1996 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, 1999 Renault Megane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
