2009 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Megane would be higher. Both 2009 Honda Civic and 1996 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane. 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, 1996 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
