1992 Porsche 928 vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1992 Porsche 928 and 1992 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1992 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 928 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 1992 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 928 | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 928 | Safrane |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |