2007 Volvo S80 vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 7 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 51 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | S80 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
