1996 Mazda MPV vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1996 Mazda MPV 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 265 kg more than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Because 1996 Mazda MPV 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 1996 Mazda MPV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Mazda MPV (277 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | MPV | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
