1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 9 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 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 | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
