2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2005 Renault Megane

To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Megane would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 587 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 2006 Nissan Armada 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, 2006 Nissan Armada 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.

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