2001 Dodge Stratus vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Stratus and 2001 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Stratus (200 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 449 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Dodge Stratus (263 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane. 2001 Dodge Stratus has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Dodge Stratus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Stratus | 2001 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Stratus | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
