2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1398 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
