2011 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2011 Lexus LS and 2011 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2011 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Laguna.
Because 2011 Lexus LS 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 2011 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus LS | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Lexus | Renault |
| Model | LS | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
