1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | RX-7 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |