1996 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 433 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
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, 1995 Renault Laguna (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |