2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 938 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 99 L |
