2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2004 Renault Kangoo and 2004 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 600 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
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2004 Renault Kangoo | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Previa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1147 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |