2000 Renault Safrane vs. 2001 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 655 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall VX220.
Because 2001 Vauxhall VX220 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 2001 Vauxhall VX220. 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, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 2001 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Safrane | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
