2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 26 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Laguna | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Laguna | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
