2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2012 Mazda BT-50 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 581 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.
Because 2012 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Laguna | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
