2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 646 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Kangoo | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1564 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1946 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 180 L |
