2000 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2000 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2000 Plymouth Voyager 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 415 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.

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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2000 Plymouth Voyager has manual transmission. 2000 Plymouth Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Plymouth Voyager 2000 Renault Laguna
Make Plymouth Renault
Model Voyager Laguna
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1782 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2770 mm


 

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