2005 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Mini Cooper 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper. 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mini Cooper | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mini | Renault |
Model | Cooper | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |