2003 Honda Avancier vs. 2003 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2003 Honda Avancier and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Avancier weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier 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, 2003 Honda Avancier (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (147 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Honda Avancier 2003 Renault Megane
Make Honda Renault
Model Avancier Megane
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2254 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2530 mm


 

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