1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 231 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (184 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Firehawk | Safrane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 184 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |