1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet S-10 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 S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 185 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | S-10 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
