1983 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 660 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Because 1983 Buick Electra 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 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
