1993 Renault Express vs. 1997 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Express would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 895 kg more than 1993 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, 1997 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Express. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Express | 1997 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
