2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 575 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Renault Safrane (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
