1990 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 23 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 15 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris, 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Yaris 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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