2005 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Alero (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. 2005 Oldsmobile Alero has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Oldsmobile Alero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Oldsmobile Alero | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Alero | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
