2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna. 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Laguna | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Laguna | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
