1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | Virage | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
