1976 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Renault Laguna is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 487 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Estate 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 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Estate | Laguna |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |