2001 Renault Megane vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1349 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Megane | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Renault | Land Rover |
Model | Megane | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2745 mm |