1999 Hyundai Pony vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Pony 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Megane (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Megane weights approximately 385 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Pony. 1999 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Hyundai Pony | 1999 Renault Megane | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Pony | Megane |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |