1990 Renault Laguna vs. 1984 Renault 18

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 18 would be higher. Both 1990 Renault Laguna and 1984 Renault 18 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 18 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18, 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 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 18. (164 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 18.

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