2010 Nissan Maxima vs. 2010 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Maxima and 2010 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 402 kg more than 2010 Renault Megane. 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Maxima | 2010 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Maxima | Megane |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
