2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | FR-V | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1449 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
