2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 279 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (204 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Laguna | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1614 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 180 L |
