1993 Renault Safrane vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Safrane | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Renault | Mini |
| Model | Safrane | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
