1989 Honda Integra vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Integra (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 650 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra.
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, 1998 Renault Safrane (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra. 1998 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Integra has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Integra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Integra | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Integra | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
