2003 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo

To start off, both 2003 Daewoo Kalos 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Renault Kangoo (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Kalos.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Daewoo Kalos 2003 Renault Kangoo
Make Daewoo Renault
Model Kalos Kangoo
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1399 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 93 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.4 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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