1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 13 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, 2009 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Blazer | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
