2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 126 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Because 2002 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Renault Laguna (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pickup | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pickup | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
