2006 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 228 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Prix | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
