2001 Kia Carens vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2001 Kia Carens 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Carens (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (58 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 220 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.
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, 2001 Kia Carens (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Carens | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
