2002 Renault Laguna vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2002 Renault Laguna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 2002 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Laguna | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Laguna | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |