2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. 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 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Quest | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
