1996 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Coupe 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Coupe (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 117 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Coupe.
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 Hyundai Coupe (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane. 1996 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Coupe | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Coupe | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
