2005 Nissan Platina vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Nissan Platina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Platina. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Platina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Nissan Platina. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Platina. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Platina. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Platina has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Platina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Platina | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Platina | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
