2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 104 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, 2004 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Renault | Rover |
Model | Laguna | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |