1989 Nissan Pintara 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 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (115 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 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, both vehicles can yield 168 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1995 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Pintara 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 Nissan Pintara | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Pintara | Laguna |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |