2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Renault Kangoo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Because 1973 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Kangoo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Kangoo | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
