2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1225 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Patrol | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1185 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
