1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 179 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.
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, 2001 Renault Laguna (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 2001 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Prelude | Laguna |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |