1996 Renault Safrane vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1996 Renault Safrane and 1996 Volvo 850 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 16 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 850. (125 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 Volvo 850. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Safrane | 850 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
