2008 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 316 | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 316 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |