1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Espace is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 41 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 2002 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 2002 Renault Espace | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | 109 | Espace |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1741 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |