1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 15 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 287 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Safrane | Forte |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| 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 | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
