2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 156 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Renault | Dodge |
| Model | Laguna | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
