1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1994 Renault Laguna is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1994 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 333 kg more than 1994 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Buick LeSabre 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 LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Laguna. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Laguna. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1994 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1994 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Buick LeSabre | 1994 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | LeSabre | Laguna |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |