2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 4 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 350 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |