2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Punto and 2004 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Kangoo (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Kangoo 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, 2004 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
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2004 Fiat Punto | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Punto | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |