2006 Nissan Primera vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Primera and 2006 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 184 kg more than 2006 Nissan Primera. 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 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Primera | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Primera | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
