1995 Opel Calibra vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Calibra would be higher. Both 1995 Opel Calibra and 1998 Renault Safrane are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Calibra | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Calibra | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
