1996 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 161 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Renault Laguna (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
