2002 Honda City vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 408 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | City | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
