1993 Renault Safrane vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti EX weights approximately 215 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Safrane | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Renault | Infiniti |
| Model | Safrane | EX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 268 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
