2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 13 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 149 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Captiva | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
