1998 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Malibu and 1998 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 66 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna. 1998 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Malibu | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
