2002 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante 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. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 260 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 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Diamante | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |