1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Laguna weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
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, 2011 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Prelude | Laguna |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |