1996 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 17 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 282 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500.
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 Renault Laguna (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500. 2013 Fiat 500 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. 2013 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Laguna | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Laguna | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2301 mm |
