2000 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2000 AC Aceca and 2000 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | Aceca | Laguna |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |