1998 Honda Today vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 890 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Today | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
