2003 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Ram and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 635 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Ram (319 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (300 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
