2001 Kia Visto vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Kia Visto is newer by 1 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 690 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (74 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Visto | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Visto | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
