1996 Fiat Tempra vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Tempra and 1996 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Laguna (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Renault Laguna (143 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (111 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Tempra | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Tempra | Laguna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |