2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
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, 2010 Mini Cooper (154 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Renault | Mini |
| Model | Laguna | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
