1990 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny

To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna 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 6 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna.

Because 2008 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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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