2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Megane would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 762 kg more than 1996 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 Silverado (454 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Silverado | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
