2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Because 1984 Holden Commodore 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 1984 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Renault | Holden |
Model | Laguna | Commodore |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |