1999 Nissan Stagea vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Nissan Stagea 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Megane (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane.
Because 1999 Nissan Stagea 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 Nissan Stagea. 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 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Stagea | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Stagea | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
