2007 Renault Megane vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 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 13 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
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, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| 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 | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
