2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 109 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Laguna | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Renault | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Laguna | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
