2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2011 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2011 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Brilliance BS6 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 245 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.
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, 2011 Brilliance BS6 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Brilliance BS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Kangoo | 2011 Brilliance BS6 | |
| Make | Renault | Brilliance |
| Model | Kangoo | BS6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
