2003 Renault Megane vs. 2003 Daihatsu Move
To start off, both 2003 Renault Megane and 2003 Daihatsu Move were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move. 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 Renault Megane (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Move. 2003 Daihatsu Move has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Move will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2003 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Renault | Daihatsu |
| Model | Megane | Move |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
