2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4367 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |
