2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Renault Kangoo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 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 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
