2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1999 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Laguna. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
