1999 Renault Safrane vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Safrane would be higher. Both 1999 Renault Safrane and 2011 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 2,946 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Renault Safrane. (191 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Safrane.
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, 2011 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Safrane. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Safrane | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Safrane | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
