1967 Maserati Mexico vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 75 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mexico.
Because 1967 Maserati Mexico 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 1967 Maserati Mexico. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane, 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, 1967 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Maserati Mexico | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Mexico | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2770 mm |
