2001 Nissan Moco vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2001 Nissan Moco 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 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Kangoo (58 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Moco. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Moco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Moco weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2001 Nissan Moco 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, 2001 Nissan Moco 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Moco. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Moco. 2001 Nissan Moco 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 Nissan Moco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Moco | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Moco | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
