2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Renault Kangoo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Kangoo | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
