1998 Renault Laguna vs. 1998 Rover 600
To start off, both 1998 Renault Laguna and 1998 Rover 600 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,848 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 600 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 65 kg more than 1998 Rover 600.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 600. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Laguna | 1998 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Laguna | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
