1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 335 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
