2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1999 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | LR3 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |