2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 11 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1297 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.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Envoy | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
