1994 Rover 400 vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400.
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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 400 | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Rover | Renault |
| Model | 400 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
