2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (73 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 355 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 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (114 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Hardbody | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1140 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
