2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. 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 540 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Laguna | 2004 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Laguna | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10 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 | 1980 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |