2004 Hyundai Accent vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Accent and 2004 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Laguna (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Accent. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 665 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Accent. 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Accent. (105 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Accent. 2004 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2004 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2004 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Hyundai Accent | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Accent | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |