2010 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Renault Laguna | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Renault | Porsche |
Model | Laguna | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |