2010 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 561 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Laguna | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Laguna | Quest |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
