1993 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan and 1993 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 140 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
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 Dodge Grand Caravan (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
