2002 Renault Laguna vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Renault Laguna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Celica would be higher. Both 2002 Renault Laguna and 1989 Toyota Celica are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (159 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 53 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica. 2002 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Laguna | Celica |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |