1992 Renault Safrane vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, 1993 Volvo 460 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Safrane weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460.
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, 1993 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Safrane | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Safrane | 460 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
