2001 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2001 BMW 320 and 2001 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Because 2001 BMW 320 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 2001 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 320 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
