2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 591 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Colorado | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
