2004 Renault Laguna vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Renault Safrane. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Renault Safrane. 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
