2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 4 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 195 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.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Laguna | 166 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
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 | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |