1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Renault Espace. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Voyager | Espace |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
