1996 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1997 Renault Safrane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord 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 7 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Safrane weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1997 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
