1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Honda Ballade 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Megane (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade. 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 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Ballade | 1996 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Ballade | Megane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 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 | 1090 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |