1991 Renault Espace vs. 1991 Renault Express
To start off, both 1991 Renault Espace and 1991 Renault Express were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Renault Espace (104 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1991 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault Espace weights approximately 630 kg more than 1991 Renault Express. 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, 1991 Renault Espace (159 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Renault Espace | 1991 Renault Express | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Espace | Express |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
