2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Subaru Legacy 2005 Renault Laguna
Make Subaru Renault
Model Legacy Laguna
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L