1995 Citroen C vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1995 Citroen C 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1995 Citroen C. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 690 kg more than 1995 Citroen C. 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen C. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen C | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C | Safrane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |