1990 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 1990 BMW 316 and 1990 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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