1998 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (277 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Renault Laguna | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Laguna | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2945 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |