2007 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2000 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 33 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.

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 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 2000 Renault Laguna
Make Pontiac Renault
Model Grand Prix Laguna
Year Released 2007 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5670 cc 1782 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 303 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 438 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 12 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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