2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 404 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
