2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2000 Renault Laguna and 2000 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 569 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForTwo 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 Renault Laguna | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Laguna | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
