1995 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Laguna | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Altea |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |