2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 782 kg more than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |