1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1999 Ford Fiesta and 1999 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Ford Fiesta. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 308 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1999 Renault Laguna (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Fiesta. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Fiesta | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fiesta | Laguna |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |