2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Honda S2000 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000.
Because 2005 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S2000 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
