1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 179 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | 037 Rallye | Laguna |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |