1998 Mazda 121 vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1998 Mazda 121 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 709 kg more than 1998 Mazda 121. 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 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 121. 1998 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda 121 has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda 121 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 Mazda 121 | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 121 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
