1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (115 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 373 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (176 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Sunfire | Laguna |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 168 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1308 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 115 L |