2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 494 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Laguna | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
