1995 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Laguna | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Laguna | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |