2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 73 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Laguna | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Laguna | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |