1996 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Legend | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
