2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 155 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.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2007 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Brera | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |