1999 Renault Megane vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1175 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Megane | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 99 L |
