1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 156 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider 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:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Spider | Laguna |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |