2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2001 Renault Kangoo and 2001 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 410 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 Buick Park Avenue. 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 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo. 2001 Buick Park Avenue 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 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Kangoo | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
