1996 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Verada 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (201 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mitsubishi Verada | 1996 Renault Megane | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Verada | Megane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |