2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Laguna | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
