2002 Nissan Maxima vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2002 Nissan Maxima and 2002 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2002 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 Nissan Maxima (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Maxima | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Maxima | Laguna |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |