2003 Renault Megane vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Renault Megane and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 170 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Megane | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
