2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (178 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 264 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.
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 (270 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Laguna | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |