1999 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1999 Honda Accord and 2007 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
