2004 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 159 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (156 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |