1978 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Electra 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 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
