Renault Safrane (1992 – 1996) vs GMC Typhoon (1992 – 1993): specs compared

The GMC Typhoon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 283 hp against 268 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 7.2 s. The Renault Safrane is the lighter car, from 1,349 kg against 1,751 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Renault Safrane is 403 mm longer than the GMC Typhoon.

Specification Renault Safrane Renault Safrane 1992 – 1996 GMC Typhoon GMC Typhoon 1992 – 1993
Overview
Origin France United States
Documented years 1992 – 1996 1992 – 1993
Body style — —
Variants 8 1
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 90 – 268 hp 289 hp
Torque 155 – 365 Nm 475 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.2 – 14.9 s 5.4 s
Top speed 177 – 250 km/h —
Economy
Fuel economy 6.9 – 11.4 L/100 km —
Dimensions
Length 4,729 mm 4,326 mm
Width 1,821 mm 1,732 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,524 mm
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,553 mm
Curb weight 1,349 – 1,724 kg 1,751 kg

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