1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1998 Toyota Previa 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 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 165 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
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, 1998 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Previa 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 Previa | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Safrane | Previa |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |