1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Safrane | Insight |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
