1999 Honda Today vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2001 Renault Kangoo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Kangoo (58 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Today | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
