1998 Renault Safrane vs. 2001 Toyota Opa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Opa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Opa (150 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Opa should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 Toyota Opa.
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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Opa. (202 Nm). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Opa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Safrane | 2001 Toyota Opa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Opa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
