2002 Renault Kangoo vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Renault Kangoo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 97 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2002 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2001 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Kangoo | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |