1996 Peugeot 406 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 406 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Megane (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 406. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane.
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 (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot 406 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 406 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
