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 188 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (221 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 Renault Megane weights approximately 44 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.

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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Porsche 911 2007 Renault Megane
Make Porsche Renault
Model 911 Megane
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
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 409 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 405 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.4 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.7:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 306 km/hour 236 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.5 seconds 6.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1386 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.9 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 60 L


 

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