2007 Nissan Altima vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 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 Nissan Altima (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2007 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Altima | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Altima | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |