2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Kalina | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
