2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
