1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Audi A3.
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, 1996 Audi A3 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Audi | Renault |
Model | A3 | Safrane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |