1995 Renault Laguna vs. 1995 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1995 Renault Laguna and 1995 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 460. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 435 kg more than 1995 Volvo 460. 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 Renault Laguna (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 460. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 460. 1995 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1995 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1995 Volvo 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Laguna | 1995 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Laguna | 460 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
