1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 7 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 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor 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 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Condor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
