1997 Fiat Punto vs. 1997 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Punto and 1997 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Safrane (142 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Punto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Safrane weights approximately 685 kg more than 1997 Fiat Punto. 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, 1997 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Punto. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Punto | 1997 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Punto | Safrane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2770 mm |