1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 469 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 1998 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xsara | Safrane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |