1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 795 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Renault Safrane | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Safrane | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2963 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |