2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 615 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2008 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | GT | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |