2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 911 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 300 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.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 911 | 2001 Renault Megane | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | Megane |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |