2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2001 Cadillac XLR and 2001 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 324 kg more than 2001 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo 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 Cadillac XLR (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo. 2001 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | XLR | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
