2000 Honda City vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, 2004 Renault Megane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 475 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 2004 Renault Megane (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | City | Megane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
