2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2000 Renault Laguna and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 50 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.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Renault Laguna 2000 Subaru Legacy
Make Renault Subaru
Model Laguna Legacy
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 108 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 197 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80.5 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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