1996 Renault Megane vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, both 1996 Renault Megane and 1996 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault 19 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 151 kg more than 1996 Renault 19.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Renault 19 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (107 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Megane | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | 19 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
