2004 Renault Megane vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 766 kg more than 2004 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Megane | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Megane | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3009 mm |
