2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, both 2000 Renault Laguna and 2000 Samsung SM5 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Because 2000 Samsung SM5 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 Samsung SM5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Renault | Samsung |
| Model | Laguna | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
