2005 Opel Agila vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Opel Agila 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. 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 Opel Agila (165 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Agila | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Agila | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
