2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Because 2006 Cadillac STS 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 2006 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Cadillac STS (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | STS | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
