1990 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Espace would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1990 Renault Espace. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 140 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Espace | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Espace | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2475 mm |
