1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1995 BMW Z3 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Z3 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (107 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 BMW Z3.
Because 1995 BMW Z3 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 BMW Z3. 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 BMW Z3 (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Z3 | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z3 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
