2005 Renault Laguna vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 605 would be higher. Both 2005 Renault Laguna and 1995 Peugeot 605 are equipped with a 2,946 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 605. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 605. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Renault | Peugeot |
| Model | Laguna | 605 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
