2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 12 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 248 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, 2012 Buick Regal (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Renault | Buick |
Model | Laguna | Regal |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |