2007 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 134 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
