2000 Renault Megane Scenic vs. 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet
To start off, both 2000 Renault Megane Scenic and 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Megane Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Megane Scenic (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Megane Scenic should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Megane Scenic weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet. 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, 2000 Renault Megane Scenic (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Megane Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Megane Scenic | 2000 Renault Megane Cabriolet | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Megane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
