1998 Lada Samara II vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1998 Lada Samara II 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Lada Samara II. 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 Renault Laguna (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lada Samara II | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Samara II | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
