1985 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1985 Audi 100 and 1985 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Espace (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Espace weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | 100 | Espace |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
