2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 9 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Laguna | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Renault | Cadillac |
Model | Laguna | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |