1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 325 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Safrane | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
