2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
