2001 Ford Ka vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2001 Ford Ka 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 605 kg more than 2001 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ka. 2001 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ka | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ka | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
