2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2001 Renault Laguna and 2001 Toyota Avensis 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 60 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Laguna | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Laguna | Avensis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |