1999 Renault Megane vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 680 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Megane | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Megane | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
