1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.

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