1990 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Kia Forte

To start off, 2012 Kia Forte 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte weights approximately 283 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, 2012 Kia Forte, 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, 2012 Kia Forte (195 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.

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