2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 886 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Titan (514 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Titan | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2181 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
