1998 Fiat Multipla vs. 1998 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Multipla 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Megane (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Multipla. (103 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Renault Megane.
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, 1998 Renault Megane (196 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Multipla. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Multipla | 1998 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Multipla | Megane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
