2004 Opel Astra vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Opel Astra 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra.
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 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Astra | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
