1994 Renault Safrane vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Safrane (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Safrane weights approximately 664 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1994 Renault Safrane (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1994 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1994 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Renault Safrane | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Safrane | Today |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |