2001 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, 2002 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 Renault Megane. 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, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Regal | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
