1991 Renault Espace vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, both 1991 Renault Espace and 1991 Rover 100 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Renault Espace (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault Espace weights approximately 520 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Renault Espace | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Espace | 100 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
