2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (264 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1993 Renault Safrane is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
