2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo

To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2003 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 995 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo. 2003 Renault Kangoo has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Renault Kangoo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2003 Renault Kangoo
Make Chevrolet Renault
Model TrailBlazer Kangoo
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type SUV Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4157 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 269 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 60 L