1991 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 815 kg more than 1991 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Fiat Panda 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Panda | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
