2000 Honda City vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
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, 1996 Renault Laguna (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | City | Laguna |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |