1987 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Renault Espace. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 383 kg more than 1987 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Espace. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault Espace | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
