1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 554 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 535 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 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm) has 725 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Chevrolet Corvette 1990 Renault Laguna
Make Chevrolet Renault
Model Corvette Laguna
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5727 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 641 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 906 Nm 181 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1005 kg


 

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