1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
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, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Sunfire | Laguna |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |