1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 1 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1044 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 1996 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna. 1996 Bentley Brooklands 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. 1996 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Brooklands | Laguna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |