1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (107 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 213 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Because 1984 Buick LeSabre 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 1984 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1984 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
