2001 Honda City vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 555 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | City | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
