1989 Renault Espace vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, both 1989 Renault Espace and 1989 Skoda L were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault Espace weights approximately 315 kg more than 1989 Skoda L. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault Espace | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Espace | L |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
