2009 Nissan Quest vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 29 kg more than 1996 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Quest | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
