2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Kangoo | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Renault | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Kangoo | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2649 mm |
