1995 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 17 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Laguna | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Renault | Dacia |
| Model | Laguna | Duster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.8 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2673 mm |
