2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet vs. 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet
To start off, both 2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet and 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet. 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 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet (185 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Megane Cabriolet | 2004 Renault Megane 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
