1993 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1993 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Prelude | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Prelude | Laguna |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |