1984 Nissan Prairie vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Renault Laguna 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 1990 Renault Laguna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Prairie. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Prairie | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Prairie | Laguna |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |