2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Kangoo | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |