2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Toyota Opa
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Opa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Opa would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Opa (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Opa should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 194 kg more than 2000 Toyota Opa.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Opa. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Opa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2000 Toyota Opa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Opa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
