2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1116 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 2012 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
