2005 Renault Laguna vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (199 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet.
Because 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Renault | Venturi |
| Model | Laguna | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
