2000 Opel Omega vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Because 2000 Opel Omega 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 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Omega | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
