2000 Renault Safrane vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 156 kg more than 2000 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 180 L |
