1990 Mazda 323 vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1990 Mazda 323 and 1990 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 323. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Espace weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 323. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 323 | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 323 | Espace |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1720 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
