2005 GMC Savana vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Savana (195 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Savana weights approximately 840 kg more than 2000 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 GMC Savana (353 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (327 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Savana | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Savana | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
