2007 GMC Yukon vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2007 GMC Yukon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (303 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Because 2007 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon 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, 2007 GMC Yukon (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Yukon | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Yukon | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 38 L |
