2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Laguna (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda 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, 1996 Renault Laguna (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
