2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Armada 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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1116 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Armada | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
