2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2001 Renault Laguna and 2001 Subaru Legacy 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 85 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy 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, 2001 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy. 2001 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Legacy 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.
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2001 Renault Laguna | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Laguna | Legacy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |