2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 395 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Renault Laguna (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
