2009 BMW 335 vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (114 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Renault Safrane (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 335 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2187 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
