1994 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 255 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Renault Laguna (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
