1995 Renault Laguna vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 1995 Renault Laguna and 1995 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 525 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 Volkswagen Sharan (235 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Laguna | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Sharan |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |