2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Laguna | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Laguna | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |