2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Laguna | 146 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
