1996 Mini MK VII vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1996 Mini MK VII 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (114 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Mini MK VII. (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1996 Mini MK VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 915 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VII. 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 (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VII. (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VII.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mini MK VII | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Mini | Renault |
Model | MK VII | Safrane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6130 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2770 mm |