2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2004 Renault Laguna and 2004 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Forenza (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 209 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Forenza.
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 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna. 2004 Suzuki Forenza 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 Suzuki Forenza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Laguna | 2004 Suzuki Forenza | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Laguna | Forenza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |