2005 Lexus IS vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 15 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. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 501 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, 2005 Lexus IS (195 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2005 Lexus IS 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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