1998 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Celica (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 102 kg more than 2006 Toyota Celica.
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, 2006 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Laguna | 2006 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
