1999 Kia Elan vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Kia Elan 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 Kia Elan (149 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Elan should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Megane weights approximately 247 kg more than 1999 Kia Elan.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Elan. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Elan | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Elan | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
