1981 Renault 9 vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Renault Laguna (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 9 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
