1984 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
