1996 Mazda 121 vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1996 Mazda 121 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 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 534 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. 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, 1996 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda 121 | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | 121 | Safrane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |