2002 Buick Century vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Century weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
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 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2002 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Century | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Century | Laguna |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 264 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |