2001 Renault Laguna vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2001 Renault Laguna is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 1981 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Laguna | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
