1999 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Bigua 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 195 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 De Tomaso Bigua 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 De Tomaso Bigua. 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 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (133 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Renault |
| Model | Bigua | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
