1996 Mercedes-Benz V vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1996 Mercedes-Benz V 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 Renault Laguna. 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 Mercedes-Benz V (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (143 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz V | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | V | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
