2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Kangoo | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kangoo | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
