2002 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 244 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka.
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, 2007 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ka | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
