1995 Audi A6 vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1995 Audi A6 and 1995 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1995 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 354 kg more than 1995 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Renault Safrane is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (365 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Audi A6. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi A6 | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A6 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
