2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane. 2006 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |
