2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 650 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Pilot | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |