2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2001 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2001 Proton Perdana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Proton Perdana.
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, 2001 Proton Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2001 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Renault | Proton |
| Model | Laguna | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
