1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1999 Renault Safrane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Blazer | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
