1998 Renault Laguna vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 110 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Because 1987 Toyota Cressida is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Toyota Cressida. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Laguna | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
