1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 535 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1971 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1971 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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