2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 218 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Laguna | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Laguna | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |