2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2007 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Acura | Renault |
| Model | RL | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
