1974 AMC Matador vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 787 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.

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