2007 Nissan Note vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Note and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 138 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Note. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Note | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Note | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1384 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
