1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Laguna.
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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Park Avenue | Laguna |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |