2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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 (270 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
