2009 Hyundai Atos vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Atos is newer by 19 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 53 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Because 1990 Renault Laguna is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Renault Laguna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Atos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Atos has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Atos 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.
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2009 Hyundai Atos | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Atos | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |