2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
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 Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 330 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
