2004 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 14 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 2004 BMW 318 and 1990 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 575 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |