2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |