2007 Renault Laguna vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 354 kg more than 1992 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 1992 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Laguna | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
