1999 Honda Z vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1999 Honda Z 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 90 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 565 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z 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, 1999 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z. 1999 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Z has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Z 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 Honda Z | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Z | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
