2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1995 Renault Safrane. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 421 kg more than 1995 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Safrane. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Safrane. 1995 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | Vanquish | Safrane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |