2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1171 kg more than 2002 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 Express (353 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
