2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 326 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (372 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pathfinder | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
