1995 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 1995 Acura NSX and 1995 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (188 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 33 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.

Because 1995 Acura NSX 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 1995 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura NSX 1995 Renault Laguna
Make Acura Renault
Model NSX Laguna
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3178 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 420 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 268 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2680 mm