1998 Renault Safrane vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1014 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Renault Safrane 2013 Toyota Sequoia
Make Renault Toyota
Model Safrane Sequoia
Year Released 1998 2013
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2188 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 113 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 102 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 2714 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1955 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3100 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.7 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.9 L/100km 17.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 100 L


 

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