2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Acura MDX
To start off, 2013 Acura MDX is newer by 13 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura MDX weights approximately 684 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 2013 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX 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, 2013 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2013 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Renault | Acura |
| Model | Laguna | MDX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2238 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1733 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
