2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Kangoo | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
