1990 Plymouth Laser vs. 1990 Renault 19

To start off, both 1990 Plymouth Laser and 1990 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Laser (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Renault 19. (80 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Laser should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Laser weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1990 Plymouth Laser (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 19. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 19.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Plymouth Laser 1990 Renault 19
Make Plymouth Renault
Model Laser 19
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1755 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 91 HP 80 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2550 mm


 

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