2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 756 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Titan | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2181 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
