1998 Renault Laguna vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, both 1998 Renault Laguna and 1998 Rover 200 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 16 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Rover 200. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Laguna | 1998 Rover 200 | |
Make | Renault | Rover |
Model | Laguna | 200 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |