2003 Opel Combo vs. 2003 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2003 Opel Combo and 2003 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Laguna weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Opel Combo. 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, 2003 Renault Laguna (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Combo. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Combo | 2003 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Combo | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
