2001 Renault Megane vs. 2001 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2001 Renault Megane and 2001 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc, 2001 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Megane weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Astra.
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 Vauxhall Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (158 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Megane | 2001 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Megane | Astra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1795 cc |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
