2003 Renault Megane vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Renault Megane and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 120 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.
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 Toyota Avensis (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
