2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
