2000 Panoz AIV vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz AIV | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Panoz | Renault |
| Model | AIV | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 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 | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
