1983 Nissan Prairie vs. 2007 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 375 kg more than 1983 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Prairie. 2007 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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