1994 Ford Orion vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1999 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Ford Orion. 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, 1999 Renault Laguna (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Orion | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Orion | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
