2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 184 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Renault Safrane is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (365 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Firebird | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
