2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1698 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
