2005 Renault Laguna vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
