1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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