2004 Nissan Altima vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Altima and 2004 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Altima (170 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Altima weights approximately 11 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (270 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Altima | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Altima | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
