2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Laguna | 75 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
