1993 Renault Safrane vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 248 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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, 1993 Renault Safrane (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Renault Safrane | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Safrane | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |