1990 Honda NSX 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 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 1990 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | NSX | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
