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 2,360 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

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 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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 1870 cc 2360 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 9.6:1
Top Speed 197 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 10.6 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 1350 kg 920 kg
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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