1994 Ford Fiesta vs. 1994 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 1994 Ford Fiesta and 1994 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,067 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Laguna (114 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Laguna weights approximately 425 kg more than 1994 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1994 Renault Laguna (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Ford Fiesta 1994 Renault Laguna
Make Ford Renault
Model Fiesta Laguna
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1118 cc 2067 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 49 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 168 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2720 mm


 

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