1995 Nissan Rasheen vs. 1997 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1997 Renault Safrane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Safrane (142 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Safrane weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1997 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. 1997 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Rasheen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Nissan Rasheen | 1997 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Rasheen | Safrane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |