1996 Renault Safrane vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 1996 Renault Safrane and 1995 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Safrane | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 115 L |
