1951 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Because 1951 Buick 40 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 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna, 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | 40 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2750 mm |
