1973 Nissan Skyline vs. 2007 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 169 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline.

Because 1973 Nissan Skyline 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 1973 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.

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