2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. 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 Renault Laguna (185 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour 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. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Laguna | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Renault | Smart |
Model | Laguna | ForFour |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 47 L |