1996 Renault Megane vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Previa (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 334 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane. 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, 2001 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (107 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Megane | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Previa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
