1993 Renault Safrane vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 101 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Safrane | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Safrane | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
