2003 Renault Megane vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2004 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 470 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, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (147 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2004 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
