1985 Citroen LNA vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen LNA would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 820 kg more than 1985 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen LNA. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen LNA | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | LNA | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
