1996 Porsche 993 vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1996 Porsche 993 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 10 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 Porsche 993 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Porsche 993. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 993 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 993 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3746 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
