2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Renault Kangoo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 156 | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |