2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 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. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 280 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (304 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Renault Laguna 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Renault Toyota
Model Laguna Camry
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 304 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82.7 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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