2000 Honda Insight vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 5 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (142 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Insight | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
