2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2004 Renault Laguna and 2004 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 03-Sep (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 75 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 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2004 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Renault | Saab |
| Model | Laguna | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
