2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 197 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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 (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Accent | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
