2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Carrera GT | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 60 L |
