1999 Opel Vectra vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1999 Opel Vectra 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. Both 1999 Opel Vectra and 1999 Renault Safrane are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Opel Vectra. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Vectra. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Vectra | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vectra | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2770 mm |
