2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1306 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 2006 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Nissan Quest | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Quest | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2620 mm |