1998 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 320 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |