1995 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 16 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 275 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 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Laguna | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Laguna | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2751 mm |
