2003 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2003 BMW 320 and 1990 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 BMW 320 (210 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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