2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Fiat Punto is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (204 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
