2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 19 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (204 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Laguna | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
