1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1989 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1989 Subaru Leone. 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Renault Safrane | 1989 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Safrane | Leone |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |