2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, 2011 Renault Megane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Renault Megane | |
Make | Toyota | Renault |
Model | Land Cruiser | Megane |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |