2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 305 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara.
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, 2002 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Kangoo | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Solara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
