2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 181 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna.
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, 1995 Renault Laguna (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |