2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 2001 Rover 25
To start off, both 2001 Renault Kangoo and 2001 Rover 25 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 Rover 25 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (58 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Rover 25.
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 Rover 25 (95 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 2001 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Kangoo | 25 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1119 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 62.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
