2006 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (107 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 630 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 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |