1990 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 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. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Renault Espace. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 133 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 Volkswagen Beetle (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Espace | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Espace | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
