1996 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 128 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (143 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Renault Laguna | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Transporter |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3410 mm |