1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 180 L |
