2002 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1151 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Laguna | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Laguna | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |