1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Renault Laguna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 36 kg more than 1988 Dodge Spirit.
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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (143 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Spirit | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
