2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1371 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |
