1998 Renault Safrane vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 750 kg more than 1998 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane, 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Safrane | 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Renault | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Safrane | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
