1999 Renault Megane vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Megane (98 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 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 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Megane | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
