1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,928 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Tempra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1928 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
