2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Laguna | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
