2005 Renault Megane vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane.
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, 2010 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Renault | Lancia |
| Model | Megane | Musa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| 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 | 1080 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
