1990 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 22 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1785 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.

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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.

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