2003 Honda Fit vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 317 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit.
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 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Fit | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Fit | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |