2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 147 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.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (185 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
