2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Silverado | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |