2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 384 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, 2006 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (203 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2006 Honda Legend 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. 2006 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2006 Honda Legend | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Laguna | Legend |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |