1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Previa is newer by 8 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. Both 1996 Renault Safrane and 2004 Toyota Previa are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Renault Safrane.
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, 2004 Toyota Previa (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Renault Safrane | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Safrane | Previa |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |