1987 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1992 Renault Safrane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Safrane (98 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Safrane weights approximately 400 kg more than 1987 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1992 Renault Safrane (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Bluebird | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Bluebird | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
