1992 Renault Safrane vs. 2001 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 9 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 2,327 cc, 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 16 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.
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, 2001 Seat Toledo (220 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Safrane | 2001 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Safrane | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2327 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
