2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter and 2004 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 589 kg more than 2004 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (185 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Sprinter | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1979 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
