2002 GMC Safari vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 610 kg more than 2002 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 GMC Safari 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 2002 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Megane, 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, 2002 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2002 GMC Safari | 2002 Renault Megane | |
Make | GMC | Renault |
Model | Safari | Megane |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |