2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 229 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1325 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |