2002 Renault Kangoo vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2002 Renault Kangoo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. Both 2002 Renault Kangoo and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira 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 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Kangoo | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Kangoo | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| 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 | 97 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
