1984 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (188 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 754 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1995 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |