2004 Honda Element vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (98 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 163 kg more than 1992 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Element | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
