1998 Renault Safrane vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 884 kg more than 1998 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Safrane | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Safrane | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 104 L |
