2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2003 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2003 Renault Kangoo and 2003 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Kangoo (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Swift. 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 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Kangoo | 2003 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Kangoo | Swift |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
