2002 Renault Megane vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Renault Megane and 2002 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (90 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 190 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (106 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Megane | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
