1990 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 541 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 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (241 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 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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