2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1996 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
