2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 13 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Laguna | Altima |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
