1999 Acura EL vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1999 Acura EL and 1999 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 446 kg more than 1999 Acura EL. 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, 1999 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura EL. 1999 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1999 Acura EL has manual transmission. 1999 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura EL | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Acura | Renault |
| Model | EL | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1079 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1704 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2770 mm |
