2005 Nissan Quest vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (188 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Quest | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
