2009 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 256 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.

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, 2009 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 2000 Renault Laguna
Make Honda Renault
Model Accord Laguna
Year Released 2009 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 1782 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 12 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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