1996 Mitsubishi Challenger vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger weights approximately 546 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.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Challenger (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (143 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Challenger | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
