1999 Renault Megane vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 1999 Renault Megane and 1999 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane. 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 (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Megane | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Megane | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
