2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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, 1999 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |
