1999 Renault Safrane vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, 2013 Acura TSX is newer by 14 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, 2013 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Renault Safrane. (191 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 6 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX.
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 (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Safrane | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Renault | Acura |
| Model | Safrane | TSX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2708 mm |
