2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Kangoo | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3250 mm |
