1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Espace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 369 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Because 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Pan Americana | Espace |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
