2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane. 2007 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche 911 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | Megane |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 409 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 405 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 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 | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |