2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Renault Helem
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Helem. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Helem would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 275 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 131 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Renault Helem | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Crown Victoria | Helem |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 367 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |