1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice.
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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane. 1997 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1993 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Renault Safrane | 1997 Kia Joice | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Safrane | Joice |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |