1990 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Renault Espace. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 Renault Espace. 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 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Trans Sport | Espace |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
