1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 160 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Because 1999 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Boxster | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
