2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (58 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 880 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 2007 Tata Safari 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, 2007 Tata Safari 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, 2007 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Renault | Tata |
| Model | Kangoo | Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
