1997 Renault Megane vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1997 Renault Megane and 1997 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Renault Megane. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 730 kg more than 1997 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Megane. (196 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Megane. 1997 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Renault Megane | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Renault | SsangYong |
Model | Megane | Korando |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |