2005 Lancia Zeta vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (135 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Zeta.
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, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Zeta. 2006 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Zeta has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Zeta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Zeta | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Zeta | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
