1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2008 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 696 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.

Because 1994 Plymouth Prowler is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Plymouth Prowler 2008 Renault Laguna
Make Plymouth Renault
Model Prowler Laguna
Year Released 1994 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 253 HP 0 HP
Torque 345 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 10.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1284 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 70 L


 

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