1999 Peugeot 306 vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Peugeot 306 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Megane (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 306. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Peugeot 306 (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Peugeot 306 | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 306 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
