2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 225 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Laguna | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.5 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
