2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1999 Rover 200
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Rover 200. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1999 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Laguna | 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
