1989 Renault Espace vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1989 Renault Espace is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault Espace (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault Espace weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault Espace | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Espace | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
