1988 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Legend | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
