1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1995 Renault Laguna (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1995 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Concerto | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
