2007 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo

To start off, both 2007 Honda NSX and 2007 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda NSX 2007 Renault Kangoo
Make Honda Renault
Model NSX Kangoo
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Panel Van
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 114 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 70 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 260 km/hour 155 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.5 seconds 14.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1377 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 52 L


 

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