1990 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2001 Renault Kangoo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Kangoo (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 688 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Renault Kangoo (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Minica | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 548 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 642 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
