1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
