1996 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Rover 75
To start off, 2000 Rover 75 is newer by 4 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Rover 75.
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, 2000 Rover 75 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Laguna | 2000 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Laguna | 75 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
