1992 Renault Safrane vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1262 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 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Safrane | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Safrane | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
