1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 465 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (277 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Blazer | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
