2005 Nissan Almera vs. 2005 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2005 Nissan Almera 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 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera.

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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (162 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Almera 2005 Renault Laguna
Make Nissan Renault
Model Almera Laguna
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 1869 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 162 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 93 mm
Top Speed 196 km/hour 197 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1130 kg 1460 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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