2011 Honda Pilot vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 15 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. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 839 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Pilot | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
