2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Frontier | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
