2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord 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 524 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 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 | 340 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |