2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
