1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 148 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
Because 1987 Porsche 911 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 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |
