1996 Peugeot 806 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 806 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Megane (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 806. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 275 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 Peugeot 806 (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 806 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 Peugeot 806 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 806 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 Peugeot 806 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 806 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
