1990 Renault Laguna vs. 1979 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona 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 19 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 45 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna.

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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corona 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.

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