2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2004 Renault Laguna and 2004 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 120 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.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Subaru Baja 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja. 2004 Subaru Baja has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Subaru Baja will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Laguna | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Laguna | Baja |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |