2004 Renault Megane vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Renault Megane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Megane | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
