2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Opel Vectra 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. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 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 Opel Vectra (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vectra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
