1979 Porsche 930 vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Renault Laguna is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
Because 1979 Porsche 930 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 1979 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (204 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Porsche 930 | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 930 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
