2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 333 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Laguna | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |