1995 Lancia Dedra vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Lancia Dedra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Renault Laguna 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 1990 Renault Laguna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Dedra. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1995 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1995 Lancia Dedra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lancia Dedra | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Dedra | Laguna |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |