1996 Nissan Presea vs. 1996 Renault Megane

To start off, both 1996 Nissan Presea 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Nissan Presea.

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 (201 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Presea. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Presea.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Nissan Presea 1996 Renault Megane
Make Nissan Renault
Model Presea Megane
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1497 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 201 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1500 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 1030 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2680 mm


 

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