2009 Nissan Qashqai vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (98 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Safrane weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
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, 1992 Renault Safrane (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Qashqai | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Qashqai | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2770 mm |
