2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
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 Sentra (244 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Sentra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
