1998 Renault Safrane vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 158 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Safrane | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Safrane | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1505 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |