1995 Renault Laguna vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1995 Renault Laguna and 1995 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 215 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.
Because 1995 Vauxhall Carlton 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 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Laguna | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
Model | Laguna | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |