1993 Renault Safrane vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Safrane | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
