1998 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 93 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Laguna | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Laguna | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
