1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Express and 1999 Renault Megane were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1289 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Express 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 1999 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane. 1999 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2480 mm |
