2007 Renault Megane vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
