2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2005 Renault Kangoo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Be Bop. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Be Bop would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Be Bop is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Be Bop (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Be Bop (300 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm). This means 2003 Renault Be Bop will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Be Bop | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
