1993 Renault Safrane vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 19 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1839 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 340 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1993 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Renault Safrane | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Safrane | Sharan |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 1973 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |