2004 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 92 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (270 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |