2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 446 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Frontier | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
