2000 Renault Safrane vs. 2000 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2000 Renault Safrane and 2000 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 589 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2000 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 2000 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Safrane | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
