2011 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 490 kg more than 2011 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Megane | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Renault | Tata |
| Model | Megane | Safari |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
