2004 Renault Laguna vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 64 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Laguna | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
