2005 Proton Gen-2 vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Proton Gen-2 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Proton Gen-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Gen-2 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Gen-2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Proton Gen-2 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Proton Gen-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Gen-2 | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Proton | Renault |
| Model | Gen-2 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
