2003 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2003 BMW 330 is newer by 8 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1995 Renault Safrane.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Safrane. (365 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 330 | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
