2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 360 and 2000 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 181 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Because 2000 Ferrari 360 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 2000 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 360 | Safrane |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |