2004 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 2,374 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander (158 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 384 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (127 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Outlander | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2374 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
