1999 Renault Scenic vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Renault Scenic 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. Both 1999 Renault Scenic and 1999 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,870 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Scenic (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Scenic weights approximately 305 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 1999 Renault Scenic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Renault Scenic 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, 1999 Renault Scenic (260 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Scenic | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Scenic | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
