2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2013 Nissan Cube 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Cube (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 118 kg more than 2013 Nissan Cube.
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, 2013 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2013 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Laguna | Cube |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
