1999 Renault Laguna vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 Renault Laguna. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Laguna. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Laguna | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Laguna | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |
