1973 Honda 145 vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2004 Renault Kangoo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Honda 145.
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, 1973 Honda 145 (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | 145 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
