2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.

Because 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 2005 Renault Laguna
Make Nissan Renault
Model R 390 GT1 Laguna
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 543 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 637 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4250 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1098 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2750 mm