1982 Nissan Prairie vs. 1995 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (188 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 515 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 1995 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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