1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1995 Ferrari 512 M 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (188 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Because 1995 Ferrari 512 M 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 Ferrari 512 M. 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 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 512 M | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2946 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
