2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2001 Renault Laguna and 2001 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Because 2001 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2. 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 Renault Laguna (191 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2001 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Laguna | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
