1998 Renault Laguna vs. 1995 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 480 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.
Because 1995 Toyota Century 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 1995 Toyota Century. 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, 1995 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna. 1995 Toyota Century 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. 1995 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Laguna | 1995 Toyota Century | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Laguna | Century |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |