1999 Renault Safrane vs. 2012 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 13 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. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Safrane (191 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 257 kg more 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, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Safrane. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Safrane | 2012 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Safrane | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
