2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane.
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 Honda Civic (156 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (127 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
