2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 750 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.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari 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 Renault Kangoo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari.
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2004 Renault Kangoo | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Renault | Tata |
Model | Kangoo | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |