1953 Citroen 15 vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2004 Renault Kangoo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | 15 | Kangoo |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2630 mm |