2001 Renault Megane vs. 2003 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2003 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Camry weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 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, 2003 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (133 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Megane | 2003 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
