1996 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Mazda RX-01 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 2,615 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 199 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-01.
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 Mazda RX-01 (220 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-01 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-01 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
