1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1993 Renault Safrane and 1993 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 490 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460. 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 (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 460. 1993 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1993 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1993 Volvo 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Renault Safrane | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Safrane | 460 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 268 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |