2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 139 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. 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 (327 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
