2003 Nissan Quest vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Nissan Quest 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 534 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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane. 2003 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Quest | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Quest | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
