2003 Opel Astra vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2003 Opel Astra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Astra (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
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 Opel Astra (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Astra | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Astra | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |