1990 Renault Laguna vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1976 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1976 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Laguna | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Laguna | 66 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
