2003 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Renault Megane (192 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Lancer | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
