2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY vs. 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique
To start off, both 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY and 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique. 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, 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique (127 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane 2.0 Cabriolet DY | 2005 Renault Megane 1.4 Authentique | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
