2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2004 Holden Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Renault Kangoo and 2004 Holden Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Zafira weights approximately 278 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 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, 2004 Holden Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 2004 Holden Zafira has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Holden Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Kangoo | 2004 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | Kangoo | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
