2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Fiat Punto is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Punto (181 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
