1996 Renault Megane Coupe vs. 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic
To start off, both 1996 Renault Megane Coupe and 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Megane Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane Coupe. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane Coupe. 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 Renault Megane Coupe (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Megane Coupe | 1996 Renault Megane 1.6 Scenic | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
