2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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, 2005 Renault Laguna (191 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 147 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
