1989 Buick Electra 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 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Electra weights approximately 45 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Electra. 1989 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Electra | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Electra | Laguna |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |