1998 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1998 BMW 740 and 1998 Renault Megane were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1998 Renault Megane. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1998 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Megane. (196 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1998 Renault Megane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 740 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2480 mm |
