1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Renault Laguna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 408 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona 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 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Ascona | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
