2003 Renault Megane vs. 2003 Suzuki Lapin
To start off, both 2003 Renault Megane and 2003 Suzuki Lapin were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Lapin.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2003 Suzuki Lapin | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Megane | Lapin |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
